Homs Collection

Krak des Chevaliers, famous Crusader Castle near Homs, Syria - View from the South West. Although surviving in wonderful condition up to the early 21st century

Roman Theatre Of Palmyra, Syria
In the 1950s the theatre was cleared from the sand and subsequently underwent restoration works

Syria. Krak des Chevaliers. Castle built in the twelfth century by the Knights Hospitaller during the Crusades to the Holy Land

Krak des Chevalier, Syria
Krak des Chevaliers in Syria and one of the most important preserved medieval military castles in world

A view of the Grand colonnade, Palmyra, c. 1875 (albumen print)
6177295 A view of the Grand colonnade, Palmyra, c.1875 (albumen print) by Bonfils, Felix (1831-1885); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monumental Arch)

Valuable episodes, an officer who gathers on the field, in Homs, a wounded corporal and among the fire
2808452 Valuable episodes, an officer who gathers on the field, in Homs, a wounded corporal and among the fire... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Convent of St Saba, from a Syrian Christian manuscript, 1855
986377 Convent of St Saba, from a Syrian Christian manuscript, 1855 (ink and paint on polished paper) by Syrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convent of St Saba)

Part of the Great Colonnade, Qala at Ibn Maan Castle in the distance, Palmyra, c
6177296 Part of the Great Colonnade, QalaA at Ibn Maan Castle in the distance, Palmyra, c.1875 (albumen print) by Bonfils, Felix (1831-1885); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monumental Arch)

Entrance to The Great Colonnade, Palmyra, c. 1875 (albumen print)
6177294 Entrance to The Great Colonnade, Palmyra, c.1875 (albumen print) by Bonfils, Felix (1831-1885); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monumental Arch)

The Temple of Bel or Baal Shamin, Palmyra, c. 1875 ( photo)
5962942 The Temple of Bel or Baal Shamin, Palmyra, c. 1875 ( photo) by Bonfils, Felix (1831-1885); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Base, Capital and Entablature of the Pilaster, 1753 (engraving)
2962899 Base, Capital and Entablature of the Pilaster, 1753 (engraving) by Borra, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1712-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: From The ruins of Palmyra)

Er Restan Arethuse Homs Hama waterwheel 1934
Er Restan (Arethuse) between Homs & Hama waterwheel. 1934, Syria, Er Rastan

Railroad station Homs 1925 Syria Ḥimṣ
Railroad station at Homs?. 1925, Syria, ß©ñimß╣ú

Tel Bisseh north Homs sheep grazing front town
Tel Bisseh, north of Homs. sheep grazing in front of the town of Talbiseh (Talbisa, Tell Bisa, Talbeesa) in Syria. Beehive homes are visible. 1934

Homs Emesa General view 1900 Syria Ḥimṣ
Homs (Emesa). General view 1900, Syria, ß©ñimß╣ú

Railroad station Homs 1898 Syria Ḥimṣ
Railroad station Homs. 1898, Syria, ß©ñimß╣ú

Train Aleppo arriving Homs 1898 Syria Ḥimṣ
Train from Aleppo arriving at Homs. 1898, Syria, ß©ñimß╣ú

Lime-kiln burning thorns Homs 1900 Syria Ḥimṣ
Lime-kiln burning thorns, Homs 1900, Syria, ß©ñimß╣ú

Homs Emesa Street scene 1900 Syria Ḥimṣ
Homs (Emesa) Street scene 1900, Syria, ß©ñimß╣ú

Homs Emesa Railway station 1900 Syria Ḥimṣ
Homs (Emesa) Railway station 1900, Syria, ß©ñimß╣ú

Characters industries Threshing instrument disks
Characters and industries, etc. Threshing instrument with disks at Homs 1900, Syria, ß©ñimß╣ú

SYRIA: TRAIN STATION, c1910. A railway station in Homs, Syria. Photograph, c1910

Roman Theater in Palmyra, Syria
Looking at the scenae frons (stage backdrop) to the ancient Roman Theatre in Palmyra. The scenae frons (stage backdrop) is in excellent condition and is extremely elaborate

St. George monastery of Homeyra, Homs, Syria
St. George monastery of Homeyra lies in Wadi Al-Nassara. between Homs and Tripoli, only few minutes away from the Knights Castle (Krak des chevaliers)

Syria and Lebanon - Tourist Map. Date: circa 1910s

Homs, Syria - The Syrian Protestant Instiution Date: circa 1909

Camel Caravan close to Valley of Tombs, Palmyra, Syria
Camel Caravan close to Palmyra, Homs Governate, Syria. Dating back to the Neolithic, Palmyra was first attested in the early second millennium BC as a caravan stop for travellers crossing the Syrian

Helmet with Mask. 50. Iron and silver. Roman art. Early Empire. SYRIA. Damascus. National Museum. Proc: SYRIA. HOMS. Homs. Necropolis of Emesa

Citadel of Aleppo
The Guard on the Roman Arch. Between Aleppo and Homs, Syria, this well-preserved stone arch stands in a field of ruins. Date: BC

SYRIA: KILN, c1910. Burning thorns in a lime kiln in Homs, Syria. Photograph, c1910

Palmyra, Syria
Palmyra is an ancient ruined city situated 215 km northeast of the Syrian capital, Damascus. The ancient ruins are a Unesco World heritage Site and surrounded by palm trees

2920949; out of copyright

2920948; out of copyright

2920947; out of copyright

Monumental Arch, Palmyra, Syria
Monumental Arch, Palmyra, Tadmur, Syria.Palmyra an oasis in the Syrian Desert, north-east of Damascus. Palmyra contains the monumental ruins of a great city that was one of the most important

Sand storms sweeping across Palmyra, Syria
View of the deserted Roman ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra. Monumental fragments of a great colonnade lead towards the Funerary Temple in the distance

Funerary Temple, Palmyra, Syria
View of the deserted Roman ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra. Monumental fragments of a great colonnade lead towards the Funerary Temple in the distance

Roman Theatre, Palmyra, Syria
Looking up at the scenae frons (stage backdrop) to the ancient Roman Theatre in Palmyra. The scenae frons (stage backdrop)

Ancient Roman Theatre, Palmyra, Syria
Looking at the scenae frons (stage backdrop) to the ancient Roman Theatre in Palmyra. The scenae frons (stage backdrop) is in excellent condition and is extremely elaborate

Tetrapylon Palmyra Syria
View of the Tetrapylon framed through a monumental stone doorway in a massive stone wall of the ancient ruins of the city of Palmyra. Palmyra is an oasis in the Syrian Desert, north-east of Damascus

Great Colonnade Palmyra Syria
Row upon row of broken monumental columns stretch out towards the horizon. In parallel to the Great Colonnade that leads towards the Tetrapylon at the heart of the vast Roman ruins of Palmyra in

Ancient Ruins of Palmyra, Syria
From the western gate looking towards Diocletians Camp, the Damascus Gate and the Tower Tombs on Umm al-Belqis, the scattered ancient ruins of Palmyra in Syria

Palmyra in a sand storm. Syria
Monumental columns and an arch stand out against a dust filled sky as sand storms sweep across the ruins of Palmyra.Palmyra is an oasis in the Syrian Desert, north-east of Damascus

Castle & Ruins of Palmyra, Syria
A dust filled sky as sand storms sweep across the ruins of Palmyra. The weathered monuments of the ancient city of Palmyra in the foreground

Roman Theatre Of Palmyra, Syria
In the 1950s the theatre was cleared from the sand and subsequently underwent restoration works

The Cloisters at Krak des Chevaliers, famous Crusader Castle near Homs, Syria. View of the Inner Court fom the south. Photograph taken by Colonel David Sutherland of SBS and SAS

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"Homs: A Tapestry of Ancient Splendor and Modern Resilience" Nestled in the heart of Syria, a city that bears witness to a rich tapestry of history. From the towering walls of Krak des Chevaliers, the famous Crusader Castle near Homs, to the majestic Roman Theatre Of Palmyra, this land echoes with tales from centuries past. The imposing silhouette of Krak des Chevaliers stands as a testament to the might and grandeur of medieval times. Its sturdy fortifications have weathered countless battles, including the fierce clash on February 27 when brave warriors conquered Mergheb Heights near Homs, defeating Turkish-Arabs with bayonets gleaming in victory. Palmyra's ancient ruins offer glimpses into an era long gone but not forgotten. The Great Colonnade stretches far into the distance, guiding visitors through time itself. Valuable episodes unfold within these stone corridors - officers gathering wounded soldiers amidst raging fires or Syrian Christian manuscripts depicting scenes from Convent of St Saba in 1855. Intricate carvings adorn fragments like Funerary Stele from Palmyra, whispering stories etched by skilled hands over two millennia ago. These remnants speak volumes about lives lived and lost in this once-thriving city. Yet amidst its historical treasures lies a modern metropolis that has endured its fair share of challenges. The opening ceremony for Homs minaret was marred by bombings in October 1911; however, it stands today as a symbol of resilience against adversity. Homs is more than just relics frozen in time; it is home to vibrant communities who continue to shape their own destiny while honoring their heritage. As one walks through its streets today they can greeted by bustling markets and lively conversations echoing off ancient walls – a fusion where past meets present harmoniously. Homs beckons travelers seeking both ancient wonders and a glimpse into the indomitable spirit of its people.